Dairy foods, wheat, eggs and molds commonly cause allergic reactions and also are difficult to reduce or eliminate from the diet because they are found in many different food products. If you are reactive to any of these foods, be careful to avoid the items containing them while maintaining a balanced, and a healthy intake of essential nutrients and vitamins.
Milk
Dairy may be listed on labels as…
โขMilk, milk solids, non-fat milk solids
โขYogurt, kefir
โขWhey
โขCream, sour cream, half & half, whipped cream
โขLactose, lactalbumin
โขCheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese
โขButter or artificial butter flavor
โขButtermilk or buttermilk solids
โขCasein, caseinate, sodium caseinate (check lab results for + casein)
Foods likely to contain dairy:
โขButter and many margarines
โขShakes and hot chocolate mixes and drinks
โขMany โnon-dairyโ products (coffee creamer, whipped topping)
โขMany baked goods (bread, crackers, desserts)
โขMany baking mixes (pancake mix)
โขMacaroni and cheese
โขCanned foods (soups, spaghetti, ravioli)
โขMashed potatoes (often prepared with butter and/or milk)
โขMany salad dressings (ranch, blue cheese, creamy, Caesar)
โขCreamy, cheese, or butter sauces (often on vegetables or meats)
โขCream soups and chowders
Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium:
โขSoy products like tofu, tempeh, and calcium fortified soy- milkย
โขCalcium fortified rice milkย
โขBeans (kidney, pinto, navy, soy)
โขCalcium fortified orange juice
โขFigs โขRhubarb โขBlack strap molasses
โขAlmonds
โขGreen leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, etc.)
โขBroccoli
โขCanned salmon with bones โขSardines
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